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BOROONDARA

A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Information for entry
1 May - 15 June Entries close Monday 31 March
 Vocal sections
Category 2 2.01 to 2.03
Adjudicator: Mr David Ashton-Smith

Vocal
Song from Musical Theatre
Song from Operetta
Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society Award
Art Song (including Lieder)
Oratorio/Cantata
Robert Salzer Vocal Championship Award
Herman Schildberger Memorial Award
Entrants must register no later than 45 minutes after the
session start time as advised on the entrant’s Notice of Contemporary Vocal Solo
Appearance. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

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Section 2.01
Song from Musical
Theatre
Open
Date: Evening, Thursday 8 May
Prize:1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Time limit: 6 minutes
Registration fee: $26
Requirements:
Music of own choice. Selected
work/s must have been specifically
composed as part of a musical show
or score (including movie sound
track). Pre-recorded accompaniment
not permitted.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official
accompanist for this section is $6
Section 2.02
Song from
Operetta
Open
Date: Evening, Friday 9 May
Prize:1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Time limit: 6 minutes
Registration fee: $26
Requirements:
Music of own choice. Selected
work/s must have been specifically
composed as part of an operetta
(not opera). Viennese music is
especially encouraged. Pre-recorded
accompaniment not permitted.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official
accompanist for this section is $6
2014 BOROONDARA
A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Robert Stolz Section 2.03
Viennese Music Art Song (including
Society Award Lieder)
Prize: $200 (separate entry not Open
required)
Date: Evening, Tuesday 13 May
This award will be made to the best
performance of a selection from Prize:1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Viennese Operetta in Section 2.02
Time limit: 6 minutes
SPONSOR:
Registration fee: $26
Requirements: Music of own choice
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official
accompanist for this section is $6
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 Vocal
Section 2.04
Oratorio/Cantata
Open
Date: Evening, Thursday 15 May
Prize: 1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Time limits: 6 minutes
Registration fee: $26
Requirements: Music of own choice
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official
accompanist for this section is $6
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Section 2.05
Robert Salzer Vocal
Championship
Award
Open
Heat 1 – Evening, Friday 16 May
Heat 2 – Evening, Friday 23 May
Final – 7pm, Friday 30 May
Prize: 1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd
$400
Time limits: Heat – 8 minutes
Final – 12 minutes
Registration fee: $26
Requirements: Music of own choice
Heats: One operatic aria is to be sung.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Vocal sections
2.04 to 2.05
Adjudicator: Mr David Ashton-Smith
Note: Fee to use the official
accompanist for the Heat is $6
Herman
Schildberger
Final – the aria performed in the heat
is to be sung together with one other
Memorial Award
contrasting piece (i.e. lied or art song) Prize: $600 (separate entry not
that the contestant has not already required)
sung in any other section at this year’s
This award will be made to a singer
Eisteddfod.
aged between 18 and 25 (from
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre sections 2.01 to 2.05) whom the
adjudicator considers to have
Note: Fee to use the official
most promise and to be worthy of
accompanist for the Final is $6
encouragement.
Eligibility : To be eligible to compete in
SPONSOR:
this section, entrants must also enter
and perform in at least one of sections
2.01 to 2.04. For 2.02 to qualify, the
entry performed in that section must
be from a Viennese Operetta
SPONSOR:
Vocal sections
2.06 to 2.07

2014
Adjudicator: Ms Helen Jackson
Entrants must register no later than Section 2.06
45 minutes after the session start Contemporary Vocal Contemporary Vocal
time as advised on the entrant’s Solo Solo
Notice of Appearance. Failure to do 11–14 yrs incl.
so will result in disqualification. Date: Evening, Tuesday 27 May
Contemporary vocal entrants may perform with Prize: Certificate & Dymocks
or without a PA and may use a single instrument Camberwell Gift Voucher
accompaniment or a good-quality backing track Time limit: 8 minutes
(instrumental only, without vocal content). A PA system Registration fee: $12
with one microphone and CD player as well as a grand
Requirements:
piano will be provided. Music of own choice – not musical
theatre. Two contrasting songs
A fold back system will be in place. from different genres to be
performed.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official accompanist
for this section is $6
BOROONDARA
A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Section 2.07
15-18 yrs incl.
Date: Evening, Wednesday 28 May
Prize:1st $75, 2nd $55, 3rd $25
Time limit: 8 minutes
Registration fee: $19.50
Requirements:
Music of own choice – not musical
theatre. Two contrasting songs
from different genres to be
performed.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Note: Fee to use the official accompanist
for this section is $6

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 General information
Contact details
All enquires relating to the 2014 Boroondara Eisteddfod
should be directed to the Eisteddfod Coordinator on:
9278 4770
eisteddfod@boroondara.vic.gov.au
or post to Boroondara Eisteddfod, Private Bag 1,
Camberwell 3124
Venues
The 2014 Boroondara Eisteddfod will be held at the
following venues:
1. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
(Melway ref: 45 D10)
2. Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew
(Melway ref: 45 C6)
How to enter the Boroondara
Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod webpage www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/
eisteddfod carries a range of information for entrants
including the latest Eisteddfod Schedule, Eisteddfod Rules,
General Guidelines for Entrants, Frequently Asked Questions,
2014 Section Guides and the full 2014 Entry Booklet.
The webpage also includes information about how to enter
the Eisteddfod, including a plain language guide to the entry
database, GENI, and the GENI user handbook.
Information about adjudicators and accompanists and other
information to assist entrants prepare for their Eisteddfod
performance can also be found online.
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Closing date for entry
Monday 31 March 2014, 5pm
Late entries may be accepted from 5.01pm Monday 31
March 2014 until 5pm Friday 4 April 2014 if section space
permits at an additional fee of $10 per section entered. No
late entries will be accepted after this time. Entrants must
read and agree to be bound by Eisteddfod rules, page 24.
Entries
The Boroondara Eisteddfod will only accept
entries completed online via GENI at
www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/eisteddfod.
Age, where applicable, is at 31 March 2014.
Should an entrant choose to withdraw from the
Boroondara Eisteddfod after the closing date for entries,
the Boroondara Eisteddfod will not reimburse the entry
fees paid.
Notices of Appearance will be distributed in early April
with confirmation, instructions, dates and details.
Payment instructions
Entry fees can be paid using one of three methods:
1.Online by credit card at the time of entering
2.In person at the Boroondara Council Customer
Service Centres
3.By cheque or money order made payable to
‘City of Boroondara’
If using payment method 2 or 3 an invoice should be
downloaded at the time of entering and must accompany
payment.
Pay in person at Boroondara Customer Service Centres:
•8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell
•360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
•Kew Library, Cnr Cotham Rd and Civic Drive
Post to: Boroondara Eisteddfod
Private Bag 1 Camberwell 3124
In addition to the entry fee a
$4 (plus GST) booking fee is
payable per invoice.
Audience entry fees
At solo events other than 18 and under and open sections,
audience entry is free.
At group sections and the Robert Salzer Vocal Championship
Final, audience (including family, friends) pay admission.
Entry is free for performers, accompanists, conductors and
teachers supervising school groups.
Please note: Tickets are available to purchase from the Venue
Box Office on the day of the session - advance booking is not
available.
Entry fees: Adult $7.50, Concession/Child $5.00, Family (two
Adults / two Children) $16.50
Entry to the 2014 Boroondara Eisteddfod Piano Concerto
Final is free, however bookings are essential and will open
1 May.
IMPORTANT information
Please note: The following must be read in conjunction with
the full rules at the back of this booklet.
SECTION DATES & TIMES
In choosing to enter a section of the Boroondara Eisteddfod
you are making a commitment to be available for the full
duration of the section commencing at the times/periods
indicated in the Information for Entry booklet, on the GENI
entry database and on your Notice of Appearance. Most
sessions are of a maximum of three hours in duration, however
actual session durations are dependent upon entry numbers
so may be shorter or longer.
If you have a pre-existing commitment which conflicts with
the section (or any part of the section) of the Boroondara
Eisteddfod you wish to enter, it is your responsibility to
reschedule this pre-existing commitment before entering the
Eisteddfod. The Boroondara Eisteddfod cannot accept any
special appearance requests after the closing date for entries.
This booklet has session dates and times (morning, afternoon
and evening) listed which are correct at the time of printing but
should be used as a guide only. Final dates, times and venues
will be confirmed with Notice of Appearance letters emailed to
competitors in April. The schedule’s current status is available
for reference on the Eisteddfod webpage.
HEATS
For some sections, high entry numbers may require the
section to be split into two or more heats. The commencement
times/periods and dates for these heats are published in the
Information for Entry booklet and on the GENI entry database.
If you have a pre-existing commitment which conflicts with one
of the heats, you may request to appear in a particular heat.
This request must be submitted via email to the Eisteddfod
Coordinator eisteddfod@boroondara.vic.gov.au at the time
of entering the Eisteddfod and before the closing date for
entries. Requests received after the closing date of entries will
not be considered.
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
A Notice of Appearance will be emailed to you in early April.
This Notice of Appearance will confirm your appearance
number. This appearance number is not an appearance
time. Calculations to establish an estimated appearance
time (based on the time limit for the section), cannot be
relied upon as there are many variables which may affect your
actual appearance time. For example, you may be allocated
appearance number 10, but if entrants with appearance
numbers 4,6 and 7 fail to register, you will be called to perform
earlier than the time you might have estimated.
There will be no variation to your appearance number.
For sections split into heats, the Notice of Appearance will
indicate which heat you are to perform in. Requests to be
moved into a different heat cannot be accepted after the
closing date for entries.
REGISTRATION RULE
All entrants are required to register in the registration period
(30 minutes prior to the session commencement time until
45 minutes after the session commencement time). Entrants
who fail to register within this 75 minute registration period
will be disqualified. They may still perform and receive the
Adjudicator’s Report, however will not be eligible for an award.
Please note that this rule is applied to all entrants equally. In
order to ensure equity, there will be no exceptions to this rule.
ACCOMPANISTS
The Boroondara Eisteddfod provides an official accompanist
for all vocal and instrumental sections. Entrants intending
to use an official accompanist (listed below) in any section
must make contact no later than two full weeks prior to the
scheduled performance; the accompanist may decline to
assist where insufficient notice is given.
The Boroondara Eisteddfod recently introduced a fee
relating to the use of the official accompanist by entrants in
our competition. This fee represents a small contribution
towards the subsidy provided by the Eisteddfod which makes
it possible for the competition to provide the services of our
highly experienced professional official accompanists.
All entrants using the official accompanist will be charged
a fee of $1 per minute according to the total time limit for
the section/s in which they are entered, up to a maximum of
$6. For example, Section 3:06, Woodwind Solo 12/U will be
charged $3 if they use the official accompanist. Section 3.12,
Brass Solo Open will be charged $6. Please note: This fee
does not cover rehearsal.
The fee to use the services of the official accompanist should
be paid for at the time of entering the section (our preferred
option) or if when entering, you are not sure if you will use their
services, you must pay at the registration desk on the day of
performance. However in either case, it is your responsibility to
contact the official accompanist no later than two full weeks
prior to the scheduled performance.
Vocal Janet Perkins 9890 1826
Contemporary Vocal Simon Stone 0425 740 371
Instrumental Anne Lewitzka 9808 2173
or lewitzka.anne.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Brass Jodie Lockyer 0403 052 165
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Rehearsals are strongly encouraged, particularly in the senior
sections. Rehearsal fees and times are a private matter
between the entrant and accompanist.
Entrants may use their own accompanist by private
arrangement.
The Eisteddfod will not provide an accompanist for the piano
concerto heats however the official accompanists can be
approached privately.
The Boroondara Eisteddfod will not make an exception to
any of the above rules in order to accommodate an entrant’s
accompanist’s availability. If you wish to work with your own
accompanist, he/she must be available when you are called
to perform.
SECTION CAPPING
Where entrant numbers exceed available allocated session
times, section entrant numbers will be capped. In the instance
where a section is capped the online registration system will no
longer allow entrants to enter that particular section.
STAGE PLANS FOR ENSEMBLES
Stage plans for ensembles must be submitted via post or email
ONE week before the scheduled sections. Stage plan forms
can be downloaded from the Eisteddfod webpage at www.
boroondara.vic.gov.au/eisteddfod
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NO VARIATION TO THE
BOROONDARA EISTEDDFOD
RULES
The Boroondara Eisteddfod does not permit any variations
to the rules in order to ensure equity and fairness for all
entrants. Any variation in the interests of one entrant has a
consequential affect on, and potentially disadvantages, other
entrants.
VARIATION OF DATES & TIMES BY
THE BOROONDARA EISTEDDFOD DYMOCKS CAMBERWELL GIFT
The Boroondara Eisteddfod may need to vary session dates
and/or commencement times. In this instance, entrants will be VOUCHER AWARDS
offered the option to withdraw and receive reimbursement of
their entry fees.
OTHER INFORMATION
All details in this booklet are correct at the time of printing.
Please check the Eisteddfod webpage to confirm all details.
Information relating to your obligations under copyright law
can be found in the rules section of this booklet.
The Boroondara Eisteddfod is a member of the Association of
Eisteddfod Societies Australia.
AWARDS
GENERAL AWARDS
Certificates of Merit are awarded for first, second and third
places and honourable mentions in each section. Where
applicable, cash prizes (in the form of cheque or money
order) will be forwarded to the entrant at the conclusion of
the Eisteddfod in June.
SPONSOR AWARDS
A number of special awards are offered by our sponsors.
Please see individual sections for more information on
eligibility.
Place winners in all junior solo sections receive a gift voucher
generously provided by Dymocks Camberwell. Dymocks
Camberwell also provides three Encouragement Awards.
MELBOURNE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTAL
AWARD
One double pass to the 2014 Melbourne Symphony
Orchestra season will be presented to four performers from
Category 3 who the adjudicator considers to have most
promise and be worthy of encouragement.
Boroondara Eisteddfod Rules
1. RULES RELATING TO ENTRY
1.1 Online Entry and Payment
(i) The closing date for entries is Monday
31 March 2014 5pm. All entries must be
submitted online via the portal accessed
from www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/
eisteddfod. Entrants have three methods of
payment to chose from; in person (cheque/
money order, credit card, cash), by post
(cheque/money order made payable to City
of Boroondara) or online (credit card).
(ii) Late entries may be accepted from
5.01pm Monday 31 March 2014 until 5pm
Friday 4 April 2014 if section space permits
at an additional fee of $10 per section
entered. No late entries will be accepted
after this time.
A purchase order number from schools
will be accepted as proof of intended
payment.
(iii) Payment must be received by the closing entering the Eisteddfod. The Boroondara
date 31 March 2014 5pm. Entries that
have not been fully paid for by this date will appearance requests after the close of
be deemed a late entry and will incur an
additional fee of $10 per section entered.
(iv) No refunds will be made, except where
the committee cancels or significantly varies a minimum of eight entrants must register
and event.
(v) Ages of entrants as at 31 March 2014 will sections. However the final decision on this
be used where relevant. Date of birth must
be specified at time of entry and a copy
or extract of the entrant’s birth certificate (i) For some sections, high entry numbers
provided if requested.
(vi) Registration fees include GST plus door
admission for all performers, accompanists commencement dates and period for these
and conductors.
(vii) Entrants wishing to work with the
official accompanist must pay the official
accompanist fee (see Rule 4 for additional
information about official accompanists).
There will be no reimbursement of this fee.
1.2 Session Dates & Times.
(i) In choosing to enter a section of the
Boroondara Eisteddfod entrants are making
a commitment to be available for the full
duration of the entered section commencing
at the period indicated in the Information
for Entry booklet and on the GENI entry
database. Most sessions are a maximum of
three hours in duration. Session durations
are dependent upon entry numbers so may
be shorter or longer.
(ii) If an entrant has a pre-existing
commitment which conflicts with the
published section (or any part of the
published section) of the Boroondara
Eisteddfod, it is the entrant’s responsibility
to reschedule this commitment before
Eisteddfod cannot accept any special
entries.
(iii) The committee may amend, combine
or cancel any event(s). For sections to run
for solo sections and five entrants for group
rests with the committee.
1.3 Heats
may require the section to be split into
two or more heats. The approximate
heats are published in the Information
for Entry booklet and on the GENI entry
database.
(ii) In entering a section with published
heats, entrants are making a commitment
to be available for all the heats.
(iii) If an entrant has a pre-existing
commitment which conflicts with one or
more of the heats, they may request to
appear in one specific heat. This request
should be submitted via email to the
Eisteddfod Coordinator (eisteddfod@
boroondara.vic.gov.au) at the time of
entering the Eisteddfod and before the
closing date for entries. Requests received
after the closing date for entries may not be
considered.
2. RULES RELATING TO ENTRANTS
The following information relates to your
obligations. Failure to comply with the rules
may lead to disqualification and withdrawal
of awards. In disputes, the Committee’s
decision shall be final. The Boroondara
Eisteddfod does not permit any variations
to these rules in order to ensure equity and
fairness for all entrants.
2.1 Appearance Order
(i) A Notice of Appearance will be issued
to all entrants in April (the Notice of
Appearance will confirm the entrant’s
appearance number). This appearance
number is not an appearance time. While
entrants may attempt to calculate an
estimated appearance time, this calculation
cannot be relied upon.
(ii) There will be no variation to an entrant’s
appearance number.
(iii) For sections split into heats, the Notice
of Appearance will indicate the heat in
which the entrant must appear. Requests
for a particular heat should be made before
close of entries.
(iv) Requests to move into a different heat
after the issue of the Notice of Appearance
will not be accepted.
(v) Alterations to an entrant’s appearance
number cannot be made in response to their
accompanist’s availability.
2.2 Registration
(i) Entrants must register within 45 minutes
after the session start time as advised
on the entrant’s Notice of Appearance.
(ii) Entrants who fail to register within the
registration period (30 minutes before and
45 minutes after session start time) will be
disqualified.
(iii) Disqualified entrants may perform and
receive the Adjudicator’s Report, however
will not be eligible for an award.
(ii) The Council supervisor’s decision shall
be final in these matters.
(iv) Entrants who register within 45 minutes
after the session start time and who are
not ready to perform when listed in that
section’s order of appearance may forgo the
right to perform.
(v) Entrants must provide a copy of their
selected repertoire for the adjudicator when
they register (ref. 2.5).
2.3 Time limits
All published time limits must be strictly
observed. Selections should be chosen
to finish within the time limit prescribed.
A bell will be rung at the expiration of the
time. Performers have 20 seconds to cease
playing without penalty.
2.4 Repertoire Selection
(i) Entrants should read all the published
information regarding repertoire selection 9
 for each section. The Eisteddfod does not
accept responsibility for checking individual
entrant’s repertoire selection. Incorrect
repertoire performance will render entrants
ineligible to win an award.
(ii) The name of the selection(s) and
composer is preferred at the time of entry,
but can be added online via GENI no
later than 3 days before the competitors’
scheduled performance. This rule does
not apply to Section 1.07 Boroondara
Eisteddfod Piano Concerto Award.
(iii) The same piece is not to be repeated
in other sections by the same performer
or ensemble, although a piece may be
repeated between a heat and final of the
same section.
2.5 Adjudicator’s copy of selected
repertoire
(i) At registration on the day of the entered
section, competitors must provide an
adjudicator’s copy of any music which
must have every fifth bar numbered
(excluding the Contemporary Vocal
sections).
(ii) Original copies will be returned to the
entrant. Photocopies will be destroyed by
the Boroondara Eisteddfod.
2.6 Performers
(i) No person may perform more than once
within any solo section.
(ii) No more than 20% of any small
ensemble (3–14 performers) or 10% of any
large ensemble (15 or more performers)
may perform more than once in the same
section.
(iii) A list of entrants’ names (and age or
year level for other than Open events) in
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the junior and senior ensemble and choral
sections must be provided upon specific
request by the Eisteddfod Coordinator.
2.7 Adjudicator Reports and Prizes
(i) Entrants are required to collect their
adjudicator’s report at the conclusion of
each session. If they are not collected at
the end of a session they will be forwarded
by post.
(ii) The Boroondara Eisteddfod is not
responsible for any loss of reports or prizes
in the mail.
2.8 Rehearsal in the competition venue
No rehearsal or practice is permitted on the
stage area before each section or during the
duration of the Eisteddfod and is subject
to automatic disqualification. Tuning is
allowed.
2.9 Withdrawal
Competitors wishing to withdraw or cancel
from a section are requested to notify the
Eisteddfod Coordinator prior to the date of
the section. Note: no refunds will be made,
except where the committee cancels or
significantly varies and event.
3. RULES RELATING TO ADJUDICATORS
3.1 Relationship between adjudicator and
entrant
Rules relating to solo entrants:
(i) If the adjudicator is the entrant’s principal
teacher in the year of the Eisteddfod on
either their entered instrument or another
instrument, the entrant is excluded from
entering the competition.
(ii) If the adjudicator provides any regular
coaching or tutoring (either direct
interpretative coaching/tutoring or work
or work on skills such as sight reading or
ensemble) in the year of the Eisteddfod, the
entrant must disclose this to the Eisteddfod.
The Eisteddfod will then seek the advice of
the adjudicator to determine if a conflict
exists.
Rules relating to ensemble and choir
entrants:
(iii) If the adjudicator provides any
regular coaching or tutoring (either direct
interpretative coaching/tutoring or work
or work on skills such as sight reading or
ensemble) in the year of the Eisteddfod, the
choir or ensemble is not eligible to enter
(except in the case of individual members
of a choir or instrumental ensemble as
follows: 20% of any small ensemble, 3–14
performers; or 10% of any large ensemble,
15 or more performers).
3.2 General Adjudicator Rules
(i) The decision of the adjudicator(s) shall
be final except in cases of ineligibility
or disqualification, when the Council
Supervisor on duty or Committee shall
decide. Such decisions shall be final.
(ii) Substitute adjudicators may be
appointed without notice, and sections may
be subdivided between adjudicators.
(iii) Any comments or complaints from
an entrant with regard to the Eisteddfod
should be made in writing to the Eisteddfod
Coordinator within 14 days of the relevant
section.
(iv) The number of finalists in any section
shall be at the discretion of the adjudicator.
(v)The adjudicator reserves the right not to
award a place in any section.
(vi) Communication with the adjudicator
by a competitor, teacher, parent or friend
before or during the Eisteddfod session
is absolutely forbidden and may result in
disqualification.
(vii) Adjudicators will provide entrants with
feedback on a written report
4. RULES RELATING TO THE
ACCOMPANISTS
(i) The Boroondara Eisteddfod provides
an official accompanist for all vocal and
instrumental sections. Entrants intending
to use an official accompanist in any section
must make contact no later than two full
weeks prior to the scheduled performance;
the accompanist may decline to assist
where insufficient notice is given.
(ii) All entrants using the official
accompanist will be charged a fee of $1 per
minute according to the total time limit for
the section/s in which they are entered, up
to a maximum of $6. For example, Section
3:06, Woodwind Solo 12/U will be charged
$3 if they use the official accompanist.
Section 3.12, Brass Solo Open will be
charged $6. Please note: This fee does not
cover rehearsal.
(iii) The fee to use the services of the
official accompanist should be paid for at
the time of entering the section (preferred
option) or if when entering, you are not
sure if you will use their services, you must
pay at the registration desk on the day of
performance. However in either case, it is
your responsibility to contact the official
accompanist no later than two full weeks
prior to the scheduled performance.
(iv) Rehearsals are strongly encouraged,
particularly in the senior sections. Rehearsal
fees and times are a private matter between
the entrant and accompanist.
(v) The Eisteddfod will not provide an
accompanist for the piano concerto heats
however one of the official accompanists
can be approached privately.
(vi) Entrants may work with their own
accompanist by private arrangement.
Entrants working with their own
accompanist must ensure that their
accompanist is available to perform
with them when called on the day of the
entered section. Alterations to an entrant’s
appearance number cannot be made in
response to their accompanist’s availability.
5. RULES RELATING TO CHORAL
SECTIONS
(i) A list of entrants’ names and age or
year level in the choral sections must be
provided upon specific request by the
Eisteddfod Coordinator.
(ii) No conductor or accompanist may sing
with his/her choir.
(iii) A selection may be a medley of pieces.
(iv) The time limits apply to the total singing
time. A choir must wait for the adjudicator’s
bell before proceeding to their second
selection. This waiting time is not included
in the time limit.
(v) No taped or recorded accompaniment
is allowed in the choral sections;
accompaniment is limited to three
instruments one of which may be a piano.
6. RULES RELATING TO TEACHERS
(i) At no time may a teacher appear on
stage with a competitor except as an
accompanist or conductor. In particular,
teachers may not act as a page turner
for their students. No more than one
accompanist and/or one conductor is
permitted to appear on stage with a group
ensemble entrant. The adjudicator may
determine that a conductor or accompanist
has exceeded their role and have become
an essential part of the competitive entry.
This may result in the imposition of a
penalty or disqualification.
(ii) A performer (or the performers in a group
section) may not receive any prompting or
assistance during the performance (other
than legitimate directions by a conductor in
choral or ensemble sections).
7. COPYRIGHT - The following information
relates to your copyright obligations:
(i) The Boroondara Eisteddfod holds APRA
and PPCA licences.
(ii) Following advice from the Australasian
Mechanical Copyright Owners’ Society
(AMCOS), the committee has determined
that performers using sheet music or
published text subject to copyright in
their performance must use originals or
authorised photocopies. It is illegal to
make a photocopy of a piece of music
that is in copyright, without obtaining prior
permission from the copyright owner.
(iii) By entering the Boroondara Eisteddfod
performers, their guardian or teacher
acknowledge their obligations under the
Copyright Act (1968) and their commitment
to adhering to the rules outlined in the Act.
(iv) A photocopy of the original is
acceptable for adjudication. This copy will
be marked “not for return” and destroyed by
Eisteddfod organisers.
(v) A photocopy of the original is acceptable
for the accompanist. This copy will be
returned to the competitor after the
performance and must be destroyed.
(vi) Entrants are reminded that the primary such recording or image may be on-sold
responsibility for adherence to copyright law for profit.
rests with the person(s) doing/authorising
8.3 Health & Safety
the copying. The Eisteddfod Committee in
Entrants’ health and safety is a priority of
no way encourages the unlawful copying of
the Eisteddfod Committee and the City of
copyright works.
Boroondara. Entrants shall notify a Council
(vii) More information regarding your
officer or appropriate venue staff members
obligations under the Copyright Act (1968)
if becoming aware of any situation which
can be found at www.apra.com.au or by
is, or may be, a health or safety concern for
calling 02 9935 7900.
others or themselves.
8. GENERAL RULES
8.4 Recordings, photography & filming
8.1 Audience Entry
(i) Flash photography will not be permitted
(i) Audience entry is free for all solo sections
during any Eisteddfod performance.
other than 18 and under and Open. An
(ii) No public tape recording of any
audience entry fee will apply for all other
Eisteddfod event will be permitted.
sections.
(iii) Videotaping of Eisteddfod events will
(ii) Teachers and supervisors accompanying
not be permitted by the public due to
school groups will be admitted free. Other
copyright laws.
audience members are required to pay an
(iv) The Eisteddfod Committee will not be
entry fee.
held responsible for breaches of copyright
8.2 Licence Consent made by members of the public.
All entrants (or guardians) in the
8.5 Awards
Boroondara Eisteddfod grant to the
All sponsored awards will be posted to the
Eisteddfod Committee and City of
winners at the conclusion of the Eisteddfod.
Boroondara a nonexclusive, personal,
The Boroondara Eisteddfod is not
perpetual, royalty free licence in Australia
responsible for any loss of prizes in the mail.
in regard to performances at the 2014
8.6 Entrants, parents and teachers shall
Boroondara Eisteddfod, to:
comply with the instructions and decisions
• make recordings of all performance(s);
of any authorised officers of the Eisteddfod
• edit, adapt and make copies of such
and the City of Boroondara.
performances in any media;
• broadcast, or otherwise publicly perform
such recordings; and
• film the entrants’ likeness, image and
voice.
These being solely for archival or promotion
and marketing purposes of the Boroondara
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 2014 Boroondara
Eisteddfod Concerts
2014 Robert
Salzer Vocal
Championship
Date: 7pm, Friday 30 May
Hear some of Melbourne’s best young
classical singers competing to be the
2014 Vocal Champion.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Tickets: Adult $7.50, Concession/
Child $5.00, Family (two Adults / two
Children) $16.50
Please note: Tickets are available to
purchase from the Venue Box Office
on the day of the session - advance
booking is not available.
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2014 Boroondara
Eisteddfod Piano
Concerto Award
Date: 2pm, Sunday 15 June
Experience the pleasure of hearing the
renowned Zelman Memorial Symphony
Orchestra accompany three talented
pianists during the final of the 2014
Piano Concerto Award.
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Free Entry: Bookings are essential and
will open 1 May.
Bookings can be made:
online: hawthornartscentre.com.au
phone: 9278 4770
in person: 360 Burwood Road,
Hawthorn
2014 BOROONDARA
A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
The Boroondara Eisteddfod is an A volunteer support group assists
initiative of the City of Boroondara. the Committee in the administration,
It is managed and resourced by a promotion and operation of the
committee consisting of volunteers and Eisteddfod. There are a variety of tasks
Council staff. that need to be competed in order to
ensure the smooth running of the event
ADVISORY COMMITTEE and volunteers with or without musical
Cr Philip Mallis knowledge are always welcome and
Mr Gary Kirby, Chair needed.
Ms Elizabeth Cohen
Enquiries can be directed to the
Ms Majella Drew Eisteddfod Coordinator
Ms Anne Gilby Telephone: 9278 4770
Email: eisteddfod@boroondara.vic.
Mr Douglas Heywood OAM
gov.au
Dr Elizabeth Mitchell
Web: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/
Mr Fintan Murphy
eisteddfod
Mr Glenn Riddle
Ms Ruth Tenace
Ms Ghillie Thompson
Ms Sue Wedding
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Sponsors
Benefactors Key Sponsors

Mr. Graham Sharp

BOROONDARA
CITY LIONS CLUB

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